The Lapu-Lapu City government and the Department of Education (DepEd) are developing guidelines for suspending face-to-face classes during extreme heat, as schools prepare for conditions associated with the Super El Niño phenomenon.
The matter was among the key items discussed during the eighth regular meeting of the Lapu-Lapu City Local School Board on Nov. 9, 2026, at the City Mayor’s Office.
Dr. Marilyn Andales, DepEd Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division superintendent and board co-chair, presided over the meeting, where members discussed coordination with schools and the development of metrics to guide decisions on class suspensions.
The board also reviewed DepEd’s 4H guidelines, which establish different levels of response based on heat index readings in schools: Hayo, Hinay, Hinga and Hinto.
The meeting also covered proposed mitigation measures and risk assessments of school premises to be conducted by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD).
Dr. Nagiel Bañacia, assistant city administrator and CDRRMD officer-in-charge, presented potential risks that extreme heat conditions under the Super El Niño could pose to students.
DepEd also discussed Memorandum No. 064, series of 2026, titled “Anticipatory Action, Preparedness, and Protective Measures for the 2026-2027 Super El Niño.”
The discussion covered the memorandum’s general policy, learning delivery arrangements, and the bases for suspending classes or adjusting school schedules.
The board’s discussions are part of the city’s preparations to establish a coordinated response to extreme heat and determine appropriate measures to protect learners.
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